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The best Sydney brewery tours

A tour of four heritage pubs in The Rocks, craft brewery tours in Surry Hills and Marrickville, a pub crawl and a Hunter Valley brewery day: here is which beer night suits you, with honest advice on what the price includes, tours that change on the day and getting your money back.

By the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team 5 tours compared Prices checked 25 October 2026

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Four small glasses of different beers on a wooden tasting paddle
Short answer

Sydney brewery tours visit 3 craft breweries in Surry Hills or Marrickville, from €75. For pubs, The Rocks pub tour stops at 4 heritage pubs with a drink at each, from €70. The Big Night Out pub crawl is the cheapest, from €31.

Our 5 Sydney beer and pub tours

A pub tour first, then a pub crawl, two brewery tours and a brewery day trip. All five are for adults 18 and over, and all have free cancellation.

Sydney brewery and pub tours compared

Sydney brewery and pub tours compared
TourFromDurationDrinks includedWho it suitsWhy we picked it
The Rocks heritage pub tour 4.8 (73)€70
per person		2 h 30 min1 drink at each of 4 pubsHistory and beer fansThe top-rated pub tour: 4.8 from 73 reviews.
Big Night Out pub crawl 4.2 (170)€31
per person		4 hours1 drink at each of 4 venues, pizzaBackpackers and a big nightThe cheapest night out: 4.2 from 170 reviews.
Craft beer and breweries tour 4.9 (8)€97
per person		3 h 30 minTastings at 3 breweriesBeer fansBehind the scenes at 3 breweries: 4.9, with eight reviews so far.
Marrickville breweries walking tour 5.0 (3)€75
per person		3 hoursTastings at 3 breweriesBeer fans who like to walkA walking brewery tour in the inner west: 5.0, with three reviews so far.
Hunter Valley multi-brewery day with lunch 5.0 (1)€141
per person		11 h 30 minTastings at 4 breweries, lunchA full day outFour breweries in one day: 5.0, with one review so far.

  • The Rocks heritage pub tour

    €70 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (73)

    Details
    Drinks included
    1 drink at each of 4 pubs
    Who it suits
    History and beer fans
    Why we picked it
    The top-rated pub tour: 4.8 from 73 reviews.

  • Big Night Out pub crawl

    €31 per person4 hours 4.2 (170)

    Details
    Drinks included
    1 drink at each of 4 venues, pizza
    Who it suits
    Backpackers and a big night
    Why we picked it
    The cheapest night out: 4.2 from 170 reviews.

  • Craft beer and breweries tour

    €97 per person3 h 30 min 4.9 (8)

    Details
    Drinks included
    Tastings at 3 breweries
    Who it suits
    Beer fans
    Why we picked it
    Behind the scenes at 3 breweries: 4.9, with eight reviews so far.

  • Marrickville breweries walking tour

    €75 per person3 hours 5.0 (3)

    Details
    Drinks included
    Tastings at 3 breweries
    Who it suits
    Beer fans who like to walk
    Why we picked it
    A walking brewery tour in the inner west: 5.0, with three reviews so far.

  • Hunter Valley multi-brewery day with lunch

    €141 per person11 h 30 min 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Drinks included
    Tastings at 4 breweries, lunch
    Who it suits
    A full day out
    Why we picked it
    Four breweries in one day: 5.0, with one review so far.
  • Small group: The Rocks heritage pub tour takes up to 15 people.
  • None of the 5 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 5 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Pub tours in Sydney: The Rocks

The best pub tour in Sydney is The Rocks pub tour. It visits 4 heritage-listed pubs in 2.5 hours, from €70.

You meet at Harts Pub on Essex Street. There are no tours on public holidays, New Year's Eve or St Patrick's Day.

Is there a pub crawl in The Rocks?

Not on this tour: its listing says plainly, “This is not a pub crawl.” It is a guided walk with one drink at each pub. For a party night, see the Big Night Out below.

Craft beer in The Rocks

The pub tour serves a locally brewed beer at each stop. Wine or a soft drink is the other choice.

Craft beer tours in Sydney: Surry Hills and Marrickville

Both craft beer tours visit 3 breweries. The Surry Hills tour drives you between them, from €97. The Marrickville tour is on foot, from €75.

Which breweries you visit depends on the day and their opening times. Most beers contain gluten.

Dave's brewery tours

Dave's Travel Group runs four of our five picks: The Rocks pub tour, both craft beer tours and the Hunter Valley day.

A night out: the Big Night Out pub crawl

For a party night, the Big Night Out pub crawl is the pick, from €31. It starts at World Square Bar on George Street and visits 4 venues.

You must be 18 or older and bring a passport or ID card. Photos or copies of ID are not accepted. No sportswear, sandals, flip-flops or sleeveless shirts.

Prefer a calmer night? Our Sydney cruise dinner picks pair food with harbour views. For food first, see our Sydney food tours.

A brewery day trip to the Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley day visits 4 breweries with lunch. The Hunter Valley is about 2 hours from Sydney by road. The whole day lasts 11.5 hours.

Transport leaves from 812 George Street, Haymarket. There is no hotel pickup. For more full days out, see our day trips from Sydney.

Tips for Sydney beer and pub tours

  1. Bring real ID

    Take a passport or ID card. The pub crawl does not accept photos or copies.

  2. Wear closed shoes

    The brewery tours ask for closed-toe shoes.

  3. Eat first

    Food is not included on The Rocks pub tour or the Marrickville walk.

  4. If your plans change

    All five have free cancellation, as listed on GetYourGuide.

Sydney brewery tours and pub crawls: questions and answers

Do I need ID for a Sydney pub tour?
Yes. All five tours are for adults 18 and over. Bring a passport or ID card; the pub crawl does not accept photos of ID.

Are drinks included on Sydney pub and brewery tours?
Yes, some. The pub tour and the pub crawl include one drink at each stop. The brewery tours include tastings at each brewery.

Is The Rocks pub tour a pub crawl?
No. Its listing says, “This is not a pub crawl.” It is a guided walk with one drink at each of 4 pubs.

Can I do a brewery tour outside Sydney?
Yes. The Hunter Valley day visits 4 breweries in 11.5 hours. It leaves from Haymarket in central Sydney.

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Written by the Things to Do in Sydney editorial team.